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European Union states are putting together a new set of sanctions to increase pressure on Iran to give up its controversial nuclear activity, British Foreign Secretary William Hague told Reuters on Tuesday.
September 12, 2012 11:44
European Union heavyweights Britain, France and Germany called on Friday for new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme, as Israel continues to threaten military action.
September 9, 2012 10:29
A prominent U.S. lawmaker has asked the small South Pacific island nation Tuvalu to stop reflagging Iranian oil tankers and warned its government of the risks of running afoul of U.S. sanctions.
July 10, 2012 12:08
EU, Iranian diplomats to meet on July 24; Negotiations downgraded amid deep divisions in atom row
July 10, 2012 11:46
U.S. committee says Tanzania risks sanctions; Tanzania says taking investigation 'very seriously'; Calls for U.S., EU help in investigations
July 5, 2012 5:55
Says "no sign" Iran's oil traded via Switzerland; Traders used Swiss base during S.African apartheid; Swiss thinking based on political, not economic concerns
June 28, 2012 1:05
The 16th round of sanctions against Syria are part of EU efforts to pressure President Bashar al-Assad into ending his violent repression of a 15-month-old uprising against his rule.
June 26, 2012 5:46
South Korea became the first major Asian consumer of Iranian crude to announce a halt to imports after the government said they would be suspended from July 1 due to a European Union ban on insuring tankers carrying Iranian oil.
June 26, 2012 11:00
Gulf investors are taking cues from Europe amid thin local news and negative sentiment may spill over to regional markets as hopes fade of a debt-crisis resolution from an EU summit later this week.
June 26, 2012 10:39
Rights activists urged the European Union on Friday to press Gulf Arab allies to improve their human rights record and stop harassment and threats against civil society groups and political campaigners.
June 24, 2012 10:25
Talks "intense and tough" at first of 2-day talks-EU; Six powers, Iran set out positions in 5-hour meeting; Israel threatens air strikes, new sanctions loom.
June 19, 2012 10:53
Fresh U.S. sanctions due on June 28; EU states to impose oil shipment ban in July; Iran wants sanctions lifted as goodwill gesture
May 29, 2012 6:22
APAN Insurers to cut cargo insurance coverage by over 50 pct-Nikkei; Reflects European firms' move to halt reinsurance on Iran oil
April 4, 2012 3:19
Syria violence reduces access to Iraq as well; Colakoglu trades OTC steel derivatives
April 4, 2012 8:46
The European Union banned the wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from travelling to the EU or shopping with European companies in a move to stop her buying the Chanel dresses and Louboutin shoes she apparently craves.
March 24, 2012 3:33
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26
